2013-2017 Triennial Program Report
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Triennial Program Report California Boating and Waterways Commission Reporting Period: January 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017 Status report to the Governor and Legislative Committees on the programs of the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways. Report Released July 2018 This page intentionally left blank 2 | P a g e Program Report California Boating and Waterways Commission Reporting Period: January 2013 - June 2017 Report Released July 2018 California Boating and Waterways Commission as of July 2018 Randy Short, Chair I Katherine Pettibone, Vice Chair Brian Cooley David O. Livingston Virginia Madueño Douglas W. Metz Frank Peralta California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Lisa Ann L. Mangat I Director California State Parks Ramona Fernandez I Acting Deputy Director Division of Boating and Waterways 3 | P a g e Division of Boating and Waterways To provide safe and convenient public access to California's waterways and leadership in promoting safe, enjoyable and environmentally-sound recreational boating. 4 | P a g e Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6 About the Commission ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 About the Division of Boating and Waterways ............................................................................................................... 7 Legislation 2012 – 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Status of Regulations .................................................................................................................... 10 California Boater Card Program ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Programs and Grants Identified for Regulations ....................................................................................................... 10 Status of Loans and Grants ........................................................................................................... 11 Boating Safety and Boating Law Enforcement Financial Aid Grants ................................................................ 11 Boating Safety and Boating Law Enforcement Equipment Grants..................................................................... 13 Boating Safety and Boating Law Enforcement Training Grants ......................................................................... 18 Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund Grants ........................................................................................................ 20 Public Small Craft Harbor and Private Recreational Marina Loans .................................................................. 25 Boat Launching Facility Grants ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grants .......................................................................................................... 32 Ramp Repair and Modification Grants ............................................................................................................................. 35 Federal Clean Vessel Act Grants .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Federal Boating Infrastructure Grants ............................................................................................................................ 41 Public Beach Erosion Control & Public Beach Restoration Grants ..................................................................... 43 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grants ...................................................................................... 48 Aquatic Center Grants .............................................................................................................................................................. 53 5 | P a g e Introduction The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) is required to prepare and submit a triennial program report to the Governor, the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. This report must be developed with support and assistance from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). As detailed in Harbors and Navigation Code (HNC) Section 82.3(g)(1), this report addresses the status of any regulations adopted or being considered by the DBW, and any loan or grant that has been or is being considered for a determination of eligibility. The reporting period of this document is January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. Some programs are on a state fiscal cycle, some are on a federal fiscal cycle and some are on a calendar year cycle. The data for each are collected accordingly. Information in each subsequent report will begin where the previous report ended to prevent either gaps or duplication. The California Boating and Waterways Commission Triennial Program Report combines and details specific DBW programs as required by Harbors and Navigation Code (HNC) §82.3(g)(1). The Commission would like to thank the DBW for its assistance in creating this report. Dana Point Marina 6 | P a g e About the Commission The Commission is authorized by th e HNC to advise the DBW and comment on all matters within its jurisdiction, and comment on all boating facility loans and grants proposed by the Division. Seven commissioners appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate comprise the Commission. Each commissioner's term runs for four years. The HNC specifies that in making appointments to the Commission, the Governor shall give primary consideration to the geographical location of the residences of members as related to boating activities and harbors. One member is required to be a private small craft harbor owner and operator, one member must belong to a recognized statewide organization representing recreational boaters, and one member must be an officer or employee of a local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing boating laws. About the Division of Boating and Waterways The DBW was established in 1957 upon enactment of legislation supported by the recreational boating community. That legislation established a state boating agency dedicated to all aspects of recreational boating and a special account, Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund, to fund the department’s activities. In July 2013, the DBW merged with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The merger was part of Governor Brown’s 2012 Reorganization Plan to consolidate and simplify the state’s organizational structure. The plan added efficiencies by combining and streamlining duplicative functions, thereby reducing costs and saving taxpayer dollars. The merger left intact the major organizational structure of Boating and Waterways within the DPR, including it s principal mission, functions and funding for boating constituencies across the state. 7 | P a g e Legislation 2012 – 2017 In 2013, the DBW merged with the DPR and became a division. At the same time, the Commission’s roles and responsibilities evolved to better align with the division’s new placement. As a result, several legislative changes were necessary to create and update statute that reflected the merge of these two departments and the changes for the Commission. The following legislation addressed these changes: Assembly Bill 737 (Chapter 136, Statutes of 2012) This enabling legislation reorganized the Department of Boating and Waterways into a division within DPR. Additionally, this bill changed the responsibility and authority of the Commission to an advisory role. Senate Bill 820 (Chapter 353, Statutes of 2013) The Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 2, provided conforming name changes to properly reflect DBW’s new position within DPR, and further modified duties between the Division and the Commission, including removing requirements for Commission approval prior to the Division making certain transfers, loans, or grants under various programs and other proposals, as specified. Below is further legislation that passed during the reporting period of this report: Assembly Bill 383 (Chapter 76, Statutes of 2013) This bill provided technical cleanup language to the HNC. Assembly Bill 8 (Chapter 401, Statutes of 2013) This bill extended the increased vessel registration fee, enacted by AB 118 (Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) from 2016 to 2024. Senate Bill 1162 (Chapter 67, Statutes of 2014) This bill reclassifies several boating-related violations as infractions instead of misdemeanors. Senate Bill 1424 (Chapter 628, Statutes of 2014) This bill modified the land grant to the city of Martinez for the Martinez Marina and surrounding properties. Senate Bill 941 (Chapter 433, Statutes of 2014) This bill required the DBW to develop a vessel operator education program by January 1, 2018. This program, phased in over eight years, requires vessel operators to pass an exam and be issued a vessel operator card in order to operate a motorized